For the first time in 33 years, Vicksburg High School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
The honor, which is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Mississippi Department of Education, is awarded to schools that excel in the following performance areas:
- Student Focus and Support
- School Organization and Culture
- Challenging Standard and Curriculum
- Active Teaching and Learning
- Technology and Integration
- Professional Community
- Leadership and Education Vitality
- School, Family, and Community Partnerships
- Indicators of Success
“I would like to thank the phenomenal Vicksburg High School educators, our parents who supported us in the process, and our community stakeholders who helped make this possible,” Vicksburg High School principal Dr. Tameka Hyland wrote on Facebook. “As a school filled with pride, we have gone from failing to the highest honor a school can achieve.”
The award will be presented during the Blue Ribbon Schools Conference on December 2 in Orlando, Fla.
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